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The United States has imposed sanctions on Palestinian Authority (PA) and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) officials, accusing them of undermining peace efforts with Israel. The State Department announced visa bans targeting unnamed individuals, citing actions that “internationalize” the conflict, including appeals to the International Criminal Court and continued “support for terrorism.”
The move highlights a growing diplomatic rift within the Group of Seven (G7) nations. Canada recently declared it would recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations in September, joining France and Britain, which announced similar intentions if the Gaza conflict continues. U.S. President Donald Trump has rejected such recognition, arguing it would reward Hamas, the militant group controlling Gaza.
Israel welcomed Washington’s decision, with Foreign Minister Gideon Saar praising the “moral clarity” of the sanctions and criticizing other nations for recognizing what he called a “virtual Palestinian state.” The State Department clarified the measures stemmed from a biannual compliance review and are not necessarily retaliation for allied moves.
The sanctions raise questions about how Palestinian diplomats will access the U.N., given the U.S. headquarters agreement allowing entry for foreign diplomats but permitting exceptions for security and foreign policy reasons. Waivers may be granted on a case-by-case basis.
The announcement follows an international conference in New York hosted by France and Saudi Arabia to promote a two-state solution, which both the U.S. and Israel boycotted. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to revive Gaza truce talks amid warnings of famine in the enclave, where over 60,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel’s offensive began following Hamas’ October 2023 attack that left 1,200 Israelis dead.
This development underscores escalating tensions as global recognition of Palestinian statehood gains momentum.
